How many inches away should the driver be from the airbag?
Table of Contents
- 1 How many inches away should the driver be from the airbag?
- 2 How much space should be between airbags and chest?
- 3 What happens if you sit too close to an airbag?
- 4 When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should your body position and steering wheel position be?
- 5 How many seconds of space cushion should you keep between you and the vehicle in front of you?
How many inches away should the driver be from the airbag?
10 inches
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that roughly 10 inches or further is an optimal distance between a driver and their steering wheel, due to the amount of power that an airbag can produce when it deploys, this will help keep you safe.
How far are you supposed to be away from the steering wheel?
10
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration along with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety state that a distance of 10 or more inches from the steering wheel is safe. This is due to the power and impact that an airbag can produce.
How much space should be between airbags and chest?
NHTSA recommends that there be 10 inches between the air-bag cover and a driver’s breastbone. This is best achieved by adjusting your seat position or through the use of pedal extensions.
When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should you do?
Cards In This Set
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, _____. | Your hands should be on the lower half of the steering wheel, the steering wheel should be tilted toward the chest, and you should sit at least 10 inches from the steering wheel |
| Air bags deploy at speeds up to _____. | 200mph |
What happens if you sit too close to an airbag?
If the driver is sitting too close while the airbag deploys, they will feel the full impact of the airbag on their chest. Because of the way airbags are designed to deploy, pointing your steering wheel upward will cause it to point at your head or neck, which could lead to serious injuries like whiplash.
What are space cushions?
A space cushion is a buffer around your vehicle that you maintain to allow room to maneuver, if necessary. Know what is in your space cushion, scan frequently and maintain awareness of other vehicles.
When driving an airbag equipped vehicle What should your body position and steering wheel position be?
4. Keep your hands at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock on the steering wheel. The NHTSA now recommends that all drivers keep their hands positioned on opposite sides on the steering wheel. This is a more comfortable and stable steering position, and it also keeps your hands clear of the airbag.
How do you drive with airbags?
Part 1 of 3: Wear your seatbelt at all times
- Step 1: Always wear your seat belt.
- Step 2 Adjust your seat belt comfortably.
- Step 3: Wear your lap belt low across your hips.
- Step 4: Take out all slack in your seat belt.
- Step 1: Allow space in between the air bag.
How many seconds of space cushion should you keep between you and the vehicle in front of you?
three-second
A space cushion is a buffer around your vehicle that you maintain to allow room to maneuver, if necessary. Know what is in your space cushion, scan frequently and maintain awareness of other vehicles. Keep at least a three-second following distance in front of you – four or five seconds in inclement weather.